Charles Dickens Old London - Very Small Group Tour
Overview
Treat yourself to a very small group tour around the sites immortalised by one of the most famous authors in the world, Charles Dickens. This tour takes you on a journey through Dickens life, and to the very sites that still survive much as he would have remembered them. Your guide will bring to life the Hidden Courts, Alleys and Taverns featured in novels such as Oliver Twist, The Old Curiosity Shop, Little Doritt and many more. The tour includes free entry to the Charles Dickens Museum located in the very house he wrote Oliver Twist, Nicholas Nickleby and The Pickwick Papers.
• See the places Charles Dickens lived and worked
• Real locations featured in the stories
• Explore hidden Alleys, Courts, and Taverns
• A very small group tour for more personalised attention.
• Includes hidden sites
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
Temple Station
Temple Place, Temple, London WC2R 2PH, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Fish Street Hill
London EC3R 8AH, UK
What To Expect
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Fleet Street
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Inner Temple
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Paul's Cathedral (pass by)
The Guild Church of ST Mary Aldermary
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Royal Exchange Building London
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Leadenhall Market
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
London's Original and All-Inspiring Coffee House
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Brabant Court
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Professional guide.
- Food and drinks.
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Charles Dickens Old London - Very Small Group Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Charles Dickens Old London – Very Small Group Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
